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APIs Create Value. Most Goes Uncaptured.

Millions of API calls from developers and AI agents. Without metering, that value disappears.

ConsumerApp / ClientYour APINo metering$0revenue

0+

API calls per day

$0

revenue captured

$0

monthly server cost

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PayFence: API Monetization in Minutes

Three billing models — free, fixed, and metered. Node.js and Python SDKs. 3-line integration.

Before

  • API is open — anyone calls for free
  • No authentication, no metering
  • Building billing takes 2-4 months
  • Revenue: $0/month

After PayFence

  • Three billing models: free, fixed, and metered
  • 3-line SDK integration (Node.js and Python)
  • Automatic quota tracking, metering, and webhook notifications
  • Setup in under 5 minutes with plan templates
  • Self-serve checkout via Stripe, free tier included
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Two Integration Modes, One SDK

Proxy mode for zero-code setup. Middleware mode with 3-line SDK integration (Node.js or Python).

Proxy Mode

ConsumerApp / ClientPayFenceAuth + Quota + MeterYour APIHMAC protected

Zero code changes. Gateway handles everything.

Middleware Mode + SDK

ConsumerApp / ClientYour API+ PayFence middlewarePayFence APIPOST /v1/authorize

3-line SDK integration. @payfence/middleware (Node.js) or payfence (Python). ~15-25ms per request.

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Quota Runs Out. Revenue Begins.

402 Payment Required → Checkout → Payment → Quota Refills → Webhook Notification. All self-serve.

ConsumerApp / ClientQuota draining...402Payment RequiredCheckoutStripe hosted pagePaymentCard chargedRefillQuota restored
1

Quota Depleted

2

402 + Checkout URL

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Stripe Payment

4

Quota Refilled

5

Webhook Notification

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Turn API Costs Into Revenue

From $0/month to thousands in MRR. Free tier drives adoption. AI agents drive volume. 3 lines of code. Setup takes minutes, not months.

0 min

minutes to set up

0

lines of SDK code

0

billing models

$0/mo

net monthly revenue

Freemium Funnel Example

$0

500 Free users

$29

50 Pro users/mo

$99

10 Enterprise/mo

$2,440

Total MRR

$2,196

Net to provider/mo

Free Tier

Email signup, instant token

Node.js + Python SDKs

3-line integration

Webhook Events

5 event types, HMAC signed

Go-Live Checklist

Plan templates, guided onboarding

AI Agent Ready

Built for 1000x API volume